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California
fromThe Mercury News
5 hours ago

San Mateo prostitution investigation ends in two arrests

Two arrests followed a weeks-long investigation into prostitution at QQ Pain Management Health Center in San Mateo, with a search warrant served at 21 37th Ave.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
23 hours ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Cisco 0-Days, AI Bug Bounties, Crypto Heists, State-Linked Leaks and 20 More Stories

Cyberattack techniques continually evolve, requiring defenders to accelerate detection, mitigation, and collaboration to protect users and systems.
fromConsequence
1 day ago

On South Park, Donald Trump and JD Vance Just Want to Know What Love Is

OpenAI's generative AI platform doesn't have many fans in the creative community, and it seems you can count Trey Stone and Matt Parker among them. The South Park duo largely center this week's episode around the AI video platform, with a plot in which Butters ignites a school-wide scandal after seeking revenge on his ex-girlfriend, Red, by using Sora to generate a video of her farting and getting urinated on by Santa.
Television
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Student shot at Oakland's Skyline High School; suspect in custody, police say

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Authorities on Wednesday are responding to a report of a shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School.
California
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Inside the Sandwich Guy's Jury

The facts of the incident are ostensibly simple: In the early days of Trump's militarization of the nation's capital, Dunn-a 37-year-old Air Force veteran and, at the time, Justice Department employee-screamed at federal officers stationed in a popular nightlife corridor, repeatedly calling them fascists, and then hurled a Subway footlong at a Customs and Border Protection agent, hitting him squarely in the chest.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Met Police seize 240,000 of fake goods in money laundering blitz on London's high streets

London high street cash-heavy businesses were raided in the UK's largest crackdown on money laundering to disrupt criminal networks and seize illegal goods.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Spanish police arrest trucker wanted in Germany for drug trafficking

A 64-year-old long-haul truck driver was arrested for allegedly trafficking over 250 kilograms of marijuana and hashish to Germany and is awaiting extradition.
US news
fromSun Sentinel
6 days ago

Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy killed in shooting

Deputy Devin Jaramillo was shot while responding to a traffic crash in southwest Miami-Dade and died at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.
fromAxios
1 week ago

D.C. "sandwich guy" found not guilty of assaulting officer

That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants,
Law
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Missing Kayaker

On the afternoon of Sunday, August 11, 2024, a few hours after attending church with his wife and three children, Ryan Borgwardt, a 44-year-old carpenter, left home with his kayak, tackle box, and fishing rod and arrived at Big Green Lake, one of the deepest lakes in Wisconsin. The Perseid meteor shower was expected to peak that night, one of the best times of the year to see shooting stars.
US news
#immigration
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Waymo co-CEO on robotaxi vandalism: 'We're not standing for it' | TechCrunch

When asked backstage what Waymo is doing to change the perception of its vehicles, Mawakana pointed to the company's push to put local artists' designs on some cars as part of a broader effort to "make the fleet more a part of the community." But while Waymo often pushes back on surveillance requests, she said the company has to "continue to work with first responders to help us address this challenge" of vandalism.
Privacy professionals
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
2 weeks ago

Suspect ID'd in SoCal deputy's killing, wild motorcycle chase as flags fly at half-staff statewide

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Nuñez was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call; suspect Angelo Jose Saldivar was identified and remains hospitalized.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Determining the Credibility of Online Threats in a World of Digital Noise

Online threats range from pranks to genuine danger; credible threats show specific details, digital breadcrumbs, and behavioral patterns that enable law enforcement intervention and prevention.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Man Jailed Over Trump Meme After Charlie Kirk's Shooting Has Finally Been Released

On October 29, Larry Bushart was released from Perry County Jail, where he had spent weeks unable to make bail, which a judge set at $2 million. Prosecutors have not explained why the charges against him were dropped, according to The Intercept, which has been tracking the case closely. However, officials faced mounting pressure following media coverage and a social media campaign called "Free Larry Bushart," which stoked widespread concern over suspected police censorship of a US citizen over his political views.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

FBI Thwarts Terror Attack, Arrest 'Multiple Subjects': Patel

FBI arrested multiple suspects in Michigan after thwarting a planned violent terrorist attack scheduled for Halloween weekend.
#ice-shooting
fromABC30 Fresno
2 weeks ago

3 men convicted for illegally BASE jumping in Yosemite National Park

"We do not tolerate illegal activity in Yosemite National Park," said Yosemite National Park Superintendent Raymond McPadden. "Our law enforcement rangers remain efficient, effective and vigilant 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These convictions demonstrate the professionalism and dedication of Yosemite's protection team in upholding federal regulations and ensuring the safety of both visitors and first responders."
California
#ice
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago
US politics

I Took the Fitness Test Required to Do Trump's Darkest Work. It Did Not Go as Hoped.

More than a third of ICE recruits reportedly fail a basic fitness test of 15 push-ups, 32 sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run in 14 minutes.
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

Amid Fears of Political Violence, Shooter Opens Fire at ICE Facility

A sniper attacked a Dallas ICE office, killing two detainees and wounding another; the shooter died by suicide and bullets were marked "ANTI ICE".
US politics
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago

Austin wasn't warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says - Austin Monitor

Gov. Abbott deployed state police to clear homeless encampments across Austin, including city parks and trails, prompting mayoral criticism over lack of offered services.
#protests
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Salesforce fallout: Benioff under fire for ICE outreach as billionaire investor leaves foundation

Mark Benioff's San Francisco remarks, including support for National Guard deployment and pitching ICE use of Salesforce AI, prompted controversy and resignations.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Criminalizing Mental Illness: Cops as Clinicians and Incarceration as Health Care in the United States

Law enforcement often becomes the default emergency responder for people with severe mental illness due to limited mental health resources and hospital capacity.
Law
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Healey: Mass. has 'zero tolerance' for street takeovers

Massachusetts announces a $14 million public-safety grant and intensified law enforcement response after violent illegal street takeovers, resulting in arrests, citations, tows, and vehicle seizures.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Amazon's Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police | TechCrunch

Ring partnered with Flock, allowing agencies to request Ring users' footage and expanding law enforcement access while raising privacy, bias, and security concerns.
US news
fromKOMO
1 month ago

Elderly person nearly scammed out of $20K in Northern Virginia, fake lawyer arrested in PA

A family's quick intervention and coordinated law enforcement effort prevented an 82-year-old from losing over $20,000 to an attorney-impersonation scam.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Palisades fire suspect placed gun in stuffed animal, made recent fire threat, feds allege

A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged with maliciously setting the wind-driven Palisades fire that destroyed homes and killed 12 people.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Positive Psychology for Law Enforcement

Police officers and first responders require evidence-based tools to sustain well-being and flourish, not merely awareness campaigns or survival-focused support.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Public loses access to police radio feeds in Contra Costa County; another glitch upends plans elsewhere

Contra Costa law enforcement encrypted radio communications, ending decades of public access and temporarily silencing public feeds, while nearby agencies experienced glitches delaying the change.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

New law gives S.F. police authority to enforce street vending regulations

San Francisco's new law allows police to ticket and jail unpermitted vendors selling commonly stolen goods, escalating penalties up to misdemeanor and six months' jail.
#human-trafficking
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Our phones as our castles: can His Majesty's Government enter? | Computer Weekly

End-to-end encryption and modern device security create robust barriers to governmental access, complicating traditional warrant-and-notice approaches to obtaining digital evidence.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Home Office to splash 60M on number plate data app

The UK Home Office seeks suppliers for a £60 million ANPR application to enable live reporting, control-room deployment, and integration with the National Strategic ANPR Platform.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Person of interest sought in Half Moon Bay stabbing

Authorities seek help identifying a person of interest in an Oct. 5, 2025 stabbing at Old Princeton Landing in Half Moon Bay.
US politics
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Trump reverses $187M funding cuts for New York counterterrorism after bipartisan outcry

President Donald Trump restored $187 million in homeland security and counterterrorism funding for New York City and State.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. sheriff's deputy arrested in domestic battery case won't face charges

Police said that on Sunday, Sept. 28, a victim walked into the Park Police Station in Golden Gate Park to report that earlier that night, "an incident occurred with the suspect known to the victim," according to police spokesperson Officer Eve Laokwansathitaya. "The victim had no reports of injuries at the time," Laokwansathitaya said, but police found probable cause to arrest Alessandria.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Memphis sees opportunity in Trump's plans for federal intervention

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Carnell Vann Jr., trims a fade on an early morning client at his barber shop in the northern neighborhood of Frayser. As he sprays a can of hairspray for the finishing touches, he remembers his younger sister Marlanda. "She was a lovable person. She just liked to love on people," he says with a smile. Marlanda was buried this past weekend, after someone shot into her car while she was driving last month.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. officer charged, placed on leave after allegedly strangling relative

A Millis Police officer was placed on unpaid leave as he awaits trial on charges of domestic assault and strangulation of a family member. On Wednesday, Craig Thompson pleaded not guilty to charges of strangulation and assault and battery at his arraignment in Wrentham District Court. The court released him on personal recognizance as he awaits his pretrial hearing on Oct. 14.
US news
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans | TechCrunch

Data brokers are part of a worldwide multibillion-dollar industry of companies that profit from hoarding and selling access to huge amounts of Americans' personal, financial, and granular location information, often collected from phones and other devices connected to the internet. This data gets sold, including to governments, who don't need a warrant for commercially obtainable data. The collection of huge banks of data also comes with its own risks, including security lapses and data breaches.
US politics
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A horse called Maverick was close to death. He found new purpose with the Riverside County mounted deputies

A malnourished Andalusian named Maverick was rescued from severe neglect in Cabazon, rehabilitated, and now serves with the Riverside County Sheriff's Mounted Enforcement Detail.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

He killed girlfriend's ex while on duty as a SoCal sheriff's deputy. His sentence is 1 year

Former Riverside County deputy Oscar Rodriguez was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to one year in jail for killing his girlfriend's former partner.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

I Wish I Could Trust What Government Officials Are Saying About the Dallas ICE Shooting

Three detainees were shot at an ICE facility in Dallas this morning, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement. Two people are dead, and the third is in critical condition, according to DHS. No ICE officers were hurt in the shooting, Dallas police said in a news conference. The victims' identities will not be released at this time.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Three wounded in shooting at US immigration facility in Dallas, Texas

US officials say the suspected shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound' Three people have been wounded in a shooting at a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Dallas, Texas. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the incident on Wednesday in a statement on X, saying there were multiple injuries and fatalities and that the suspected shooter was dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Asylum seeker at centre of Essex hotel protests jailed for 12 months

An asylum seeker in an Essex hotel was jailed for 12 months for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and an adult woman.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Mayor Lurie and SFPD Tout Dirt Bike Crackdown' That Yielded a Measly Four Arrests

Daniel Lurie and the SFPD held a press conference Monday to toot their horns over a crackdown on dangerous stunt driving of dirt bikes, but the four arrests seems like a drop in the bucket given the huge groups we typically see doing this. The extremely frequent occurrence of dirt bike gangs joyriding on weekends in San Francisco is a particularly infuriating phenomenon for many of us in SF.
San Francisco
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

KXTV ABC10 building in Sacramento hit by gunfire, no injuries reported: police

Shots were fired at the ABC10/KXTV station building in Sacramento; no injuries were reported and no suspect has been identified.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Revealed: US law enforcement claimed emojis could signal Tren de Aragua affiliation

Emojis that officials claimed were commonly used by Tren de Aragua and part of members' code language include trains, swords, ninjas, aliens and strawberries. Gang experts and immigration attorneys who reviewed the records said the claims were ludicrous, uneducated and baseless and raised concerns that authorities could cite emojis to erroneously label people as Tren de Aragua members allegations that can have dire consequences, including deportation.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Serious police incident unfolding in York County, Pennsylvania

Emergency responders are on the scene of a serious shooting incident involving law enforcement in York County, Pennsylvania, according to officials.
US news
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Santa Rosa police arrest 2, confiscate 25,000 compromised gift cards in scam at CVS locations

Police arrested two men and seized over 25,000 compromised gift cards tied to a widespread CVS "gift card draining" fraud operation spanning hundreds of stores.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The New War on Weed

When Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, the state's lieutenant governor, Susan Bysiewicz, boasted that the new law was "crafted to repair the wounds left by the War on Drugs." The move followed the same rationale that had motivated legalization in 18 other states: fewer resources exhausted on policing a drug that legalization advocates view as largely unharmful, fewer lives derailed by what they argue to be excessive lockups.
US politics
US news
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

GMU Basketball Travel Scam Ends in Prison Sentence

Maurice Eugene Smith ran a Ponzi scheme that stole over $100,000 intended for a George Mason basketball Bahamas retreat and received a 13-month prison sentence.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Why Trump Is Suddenly So Proud of His Ability to Confiscate Guns

Officials highlight recovered guns and arrests as proof of success while the administration pursues policies that reduce gun regulation and oversight.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Internet detectives are misusing AI to find Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter

AI image-enhancement tools infer and invent details when upscaling blurry surveillance photos, producing realistic but unreliable images that can mislead investigations.
Information security
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

Prolific ransomware operator added to Europe's Most Wanted list as US dangles $10 million reward

US DoJ offers up to $10 million reward for information leading to arrest of Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, alleged leader of LockerGoga ransomware network.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Sonoma County Sheriff seizes 500 pounds of methamphetamine in San Jose bust

On Saturday, a search warrant was executed on the 3000 block of Seven Trees Boulevard by the Narcotics Unit of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, authorities said. The search warrant followed an investigation into a drug trafficking organization that was operating in Sonoma County. While serving the search warrant, authorities conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was connected to the investigation, which first complied then fled the scene, authorities said.
California
#missing-person
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Baby snatched at knifepoint by father and grandparents rescued in Arizona, authorities say

A 1-year-old allegedly kidnapped at knifepoint by his father and grandparents was recovered in Arizona after authorities recognized the suspects' vehicle.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

India's honk-happy drivers are switching to even louder horns

Mumbai’s traffic honking regularly exceeds WHO noise limits, contributes to hearing loss and other health harms, and persists due to chaotic roads and weak enforcement.
Digital life
fromFortune
2 months ago

Authorities raided Streameast's offices and shut down the largest illegal sports streaming platform that had over 1.6 billion visits in the last year

Streameast, the largest illegal sports streaming site, was shut down by authorities after drawing over 1.6 billion visits in the past year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Britain's illegal e-bike boom: desperation, delivery drivers and unthinkable danger

A lot of the unit's work centres on illegal e-bikes; they have seized 212 so far this year. News comes over the radio that PCs Harry Rose and David Parker have stopped someone they suspect is on an illegal e-bike, so we find them with a delivery rider in the familiar green livery of Uber Eats. The man, whose name is Mahede Hasan, says his bike has pedals, and the power of the electric motor is 250 watts, which he thought was allowed.
UK news
San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Gambling raid at Mission and 16th

San Francisco police and state tax agents raided two Mission Street storefronts and removed more than a dozen suspected gambling machines and other seized items.
Philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Should Police be a Protected Category?, Revisited

A Utah woman was charged under a hate-crime statute because law enforcement is a protected category and prosecutors allege her conduct intimidated a deputy.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Stolen $15,265.80 check leads to arrest of 20-year-old Peninsula resident

A 20-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly cashing a stolen $15,265.80 Marin County Office of Education check; the bank blocked withdrawals and the county recovered the funds.
Public health
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

California man arrested after 86 nitrous oxide canisters are found in Maserati he was driving

A 39-year-old driver was cited after officers found and seized 86 nitrous oxide canisters in a Maserati; possession and use are misdemeanors in California.
Law
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Anthony Canale - Embedding Service and Responsibility into Security

Anthony Canale transitioned from a 33-year law enforcement career to lead anti-cargo-theft operations in the private sector, applying investigative and crisis-management expertise.
#crime-reduction
#burning-man
#missing-child
US news
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Tesla Owner Appears to Nap on MacArthur Maze, Sparks Outrage

A sleeping Tesla driver, a former pilot accused of child sexual abuse, CHP traffic support expansion, and a missing 14-year-old.
World news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

FBI, Dutch cops seize fake ID marketplace, servers

Law enforcement seized VerifTools domains and servers, disrupting a major marketplace that sold counterfeit IDs and generated about $6.4 million in illicit proceeds.
US news
fromwww.presstelegram.com
2 months ago

California Border Patrol agent facing felony assault charges has died

Border Patrol agent arrested in July for alleged armed confrontation with Long Beach officers was found dead Aug. 22; officials reported no foul play.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Knocking down buildings with sledgehammers: Rio de Janeiro's latest fight against organized crime

Rio de Janeiro demolishes thousands of illegally built structures, often in criminal-controlled areas, to disrupt organized crime finances and reclaim public space.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Not The Help He Was Looking For - See Also - Above the Law

Law enforcement actions and court-security concerns highlight potential overreach, political entanglement, and vulnerabilities in federal case access.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

AWS, Cloudflare, Google, helped Feds identify DDOS suspect

Ethan Foltz, 22, allegedly operated the Rapper Botnet that conducted over 370,000 DDoS attacks using up to 95,000 infected devices and 6 Tbps capacity.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Fire damages railway track switches in Wuppertal DW 08/23/2025

A Deutsche Bahn (DB) spokeswoman told the dpa news agency that the fire appeared to have been fueled by an accelerant. Initial findings indicated cable sheathing had been set on fire near railway switches the mechanisms that let a train move from one track to another. Police described it as a "switch fire" that was large enough to have been noticed by a nearby resident who informed authorities shortly before midnight.
Germany news
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

10 Questions About the Trump D.C. Patrol That Wasn't

"I'm going to be going out tonight, I'm going to keep it a secret," the president joked to radio host Todd Starnes. "I'm going to be out tonight, I think with the police, and with the military, of course. So we're going to do a job."
US politics
US news
fromMedium
2 months ago

U.S. Embeds Trackers in AI Chip Shipments to Prevent Illegal Diversion to China

U.S. authorities secretly place concealed location trackers in select AI chip/server shipments to detect and prosecute illegal diversions to China and other restricted destinations.
US news
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
2 months ago

Man arrested, charged with arson in connection with Corralitos fires

A 36-year-old man, Isaac Tayrien, was arrested and charged with multiple arson-related felonies after igniting several fires above Corralitos that threatened structures and wildland.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. hardware store was a front for a $4.5 million cargo theft ring, police say

Police dismantled a cargo theft ring selling an estimated $4.5 million in stolen tools, e-bikes, and appliances from two L.A. store locations.
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